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State Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2024 ( 13 items )  

DNC Marks Indigenous Peoples' Day with a Six-Figure Ad Campaign Reaching Native Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: On Indigenous Peoples' Day, the DNC announced a six-figure ad campaign targeting Native voters and empowering them to make their voices heard this November. The 'I Will Vote' campaign will reach Native communities in Arizona, North Carolina, Montana, and Alaska through digital, print, and radio ads with a majority being placed in local and national Native-owned publications. This is the DNC's third Nativ  more

DSCC: ICYMI - The GOP's Risky Business (National Journal's Hotline)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * Senate Republicans' path to the majority lies in the hands of wealthy candidates, relying on their business records and self-funding abilities to get them across the finish line without ever holding elected office before. * But this kind of candidate hasn't always been the Senate GOP's key to success in previous cycles. * This kind of candidate has actually hindered the party's chances in   more

House Majority PAC Launches New Ads in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 15 districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. AZ-01 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Years", highlighting David Schweikert's 33 years in politics and how he supported radical plans to raise  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Highlights $17 Million Health Care Investment in Ekalaka
EKALAKA, Montana, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte last week toured the Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka to meet with administrators and highlight the $17 million investment in rural health care. "Increasing access to health care and world-class facilities like Dahl Memorial is critical for our rural communities," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to come alongside our provi  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Highlights Student Innovation in Missoula
MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday highlighted the work of Missoula FFA students and their work to build tiny home at the FFA State Convention earlier this year. "Innovation in education and through programs like FFA is critical to student success and to unlock the full potential of the next generation of Montanans," Gov. Gianforte said. "It was great to visit with Missoula FFA stud  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Praises Montana Renewables for Continued Growth
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Emphasizes importance of Montana's all-of-the-above energy approach * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today praised an announcement that Montana Renewables will receive up to $1.44 billion to expand a renewable fuels facility in Great Falls. "In Montana, we embrace an all-of-the-above approach to energy, whether it be coal, gas, or renewables," Gov. Gianforte said. "I congratula  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte: Montana Ranked Top State for Fiscal Responsibility, Tax Relief
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana was ranked as a top state for fiscal responsibility and tax relief in a recent report from the nationally-recognized Cato Institute, which graded states and their leadership on tax and spending records since 2022. "I'm proud of my record to reduce government spending and return Montanans more of their hard-earned money," Gov. Gianforte   more

Montana Democratic Party: Bombshell NYT Report: SEAL Who Served With Sheehy Disputes He Received Gunshot Wound in Afghanistan
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New York Times: "Now, in interviews, two people who had close interactions with Mr. Sheehy during key moments in the story have come forward, raising new questions about whether the bullet wound had come during his military service." * * * Helena, MT - Bombshell new reporting from the New York Times raises new questions about the lies and inconsistencies Tim Sheehy has told about his military re  more

Montana Democratic Party: In Debate, Busse Calls Out Gianforte for Raising Property Taxes
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democrat Ryan Busse slammed Governor Greg Gianforte this week on the debate stage for raising property taxes by as much as 111% while giving millionaires and wealthy corporations tax breaks. Busse dominated the only gubernatorial debate that Gianforte reluctantly agreed to. The full debate is online HERE. "Governor, you were handed a $2.6 billion surplus and you gave it away in big tax breaks to millio  more

Montana Democratic Party: Montanans Know Tim Sheehy Puts Himself Above Everyone Else
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tim Sheehy is getting slammed with scandals and bad headlines as voters head to the ballot box, and Montanans are taking note. In the past week, Montanans learned that Sheehy lobbied government officials over an expensive steak dinner to win exclusive contracts for his company and called young women "indoctrinated" for supporting reproductive freedoms. As the headlines mount, Sheehy is in hiding and dod  more

Montana Democratic Party: NEW - Tim Sheehy Calls to Defund the Department of Education
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy: "We have a Department of Education, which I don't think we need anymore [...] it should go away" * * * New reporting revealed that multimillionaire Tim Sheehy has repeatedly attacked our public school system and plans to abolish the Department of Education.  Sheehy's education plan would be a disaster for hardworking families because federal funding is vital for Montana's education sys  more

Montana Democratic Party: Transplant Tim Sheehy's Agenda Would Change Montana for the Worse
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Helena, MT - As Montanans take to the ballot box, one thing is clear: Tim Sheehy does not understand the Montana way of life. Throughout the campaign, Sheehy has pushed plans that would change Montana for the worse. What to know about Sheehy's agenda: * Sheehy wants all abortion "to end tomorrow." He opposes CI-128, the ballot measure to protect Montanans' reproductive freedoms. And, Sheehy was caught  more

MSU Bilings Foundation & Alumni Partners With Double the Donation to Maximize Charitable Contributions
BILLINGS, Montana, Oct. 18 -- Montana State University-Billings Foundation issued the following news: The MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni is pleased to announce its new partnership with Double the Donation, a premier provider of employee-matching gift programs. This collaboration aims to enhance charitable contributions by leveraging matching gift opportunities offered by donors' employers. Through a user-friendly platform, donors can conveniently verify if their employers participate in matc  more